A game made in Finland by one person about Finnish mythology and folklore, specifically their epic poem the Kalevala, and starring the protagonist, an epic bard whose name I cannot spell. I don't know much about it so it's interesting to learn stuff. As for the game itself, it's an old-school platformer with long sprawling levels and magic acting as secondary powers to bypass traps and obstacles. First impression is not great, to be honest, but after the first two introductory stages it gets much better with some clever ideas, nice challenges and a few secrets. Since most of the platforming is structured around the "bogo" jump (I think it should say "pogo" btw), I suggest to learn the stages by going back as soon as you can to the initial town stage and buy power-ups such as double jump and armor. It's not too hard but it can get challenging if you keep the base stats (also it's cool that you actually wear the items you buy). All in all it's a very nice retro-style title with some co...
Kalevania
- Release Date:
- May 3, 2023
- Developer:
- Jukka Mattila
- Publisher:
- Jukka Mattila - "GamesByMichi"
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game
Kalevania is a thrilling retro-style action platformer that takes inspiration from Finnish mythology and classic Japanese console games. Embark on an exciting adventure as the legendary Väinämöinen and journey through seven uniquely themed locations, each with its own set of challenges and enemies to overcome.
Choose your weapons wisely and fight your way through hordes of enemies using bare hands, sword, axe, bow, and 12 different runic weapons.
With over 50 enemy types and variations, along with many powers, upgrades, and collectibles to discover, there's no shortage of excitement to be found. Immerse yourself in the stunning world of Kalevania and enjoy the original score composed, recorded, and arranged by Ilari Hannula, and produced by Jukka Mattila and Ilari Hannula.
What sets Kalevania apart from other games is its dedication to delivering a full retro gaming experience. Are you ready to relive the thrill of classic console gaming?
Kalevania OST now available for free:
Check it out! :)
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Disclaimer about scaling to high desktop resolution without a modernish GPU:
As the game is running on HTML5, the upscaling can be bit of a performance hog.
If you have slower device, it is recommended to lower the desktop resolution or run the game in smaller window.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: Intel Core i3 Processor or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB RAM and Webgl enabled
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: As the game is running on HTML5, the upscaling can be bit of a performance hog. If you have slower device, it is recommended to lower the desktop resolution or run the game in smaller window.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: Modern Intel Core i5 Processor or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics card
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: As the game is running on HTML5, the upscaling can be bit of a performance hog. If you have slower device, it is recommended to lower the desktop resolution or run the game in smaller window.
FAQ
How much does Kalevania cost?
Kalevania costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for Kalevania?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10+ Processor: Intel Core i3 Processor or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB RAM and Webgl enabled DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: As the game is running on HTML5, the upscaling can be bit of a performance hog. If you have slower device, it is recommended to lower the desktop resolution or run the game in smaller window. Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10+ Processor: Modern Intel Core i5 Processor or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics card Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: As the game is running on HTML5, the upscaling can be bit of a performance hog. If you have slower device, it is recommended to lower the desktop resolution or run the game in smaller window.
What platforms is Kalevania available on?
Kalevania is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Kalevania worth buying?
Kalevania has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Kalevania released?
Kalevania was released on May 3, 2023.
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